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How to get my teeth pulled? insurance wont cover it and have no dental ins. dentist says i need them all pulled by oral surgeon but can't afford it?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Dental school: Try to find dental school in your area, they commonly are looking for dental procedures to performed on patient's. Commonly they do not charge.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

County: Google search oral surgeons in your area. Call each one and see who will work with you on price/payments . You should find somebody who will charge less and give option of payments you can afford (or will write off as charity).

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Second opinion: Most dental procedures are aimed at saving your teeth. If that means you need extensive work and if it is not an emergency start saving your money, get a second job and get a second opinion. You seem young so getting a job with benefits may be what you need to do before removing your teeth. Problem solving is a very important skill needed when feeling overwhelmed. Do not rush into this.

Answered 11/22/2013

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Dr. Richard Scotti answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Endodontics

Go to dental school: If you are unable to afford it, you may want to check out a local dental school in your area. Dental schools work usually on a sliding scale. They have oral surgeons on staff who will supervise either a dental student who is studying to become a general dentist or a licensed general dentist who is studying to be an oral surgeon. The care is excellent.

Answered 11/22/2013

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